Uganda is remarkably one of East Africa’s most exciting destinations you should consider embarking on a road trip. Adventure by road in Uganda is a lifetime opportunity to explore and experience its natural richness from wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
What makes Uganda an outstanding destination worth exploring by road is the fact that everywhere, there is something unique for tourists to experience. The lush vegetation, sceneries, the hospital, friendly people, food, and cool weather- make it an exceptional spot to experience the most of an African safari holiday.
How to adventure Uganda by road
There are two options for adventuring the country by road- embark on a Uganda self drive or go with a professional driver. This requires you to get a comfortable rental car to help you adventure Uganda by road. For all adventures in Uganda by road, we have you covered with our range of rental vehicles that includes Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux Double Cab, Toyota Rav4, Super Custom, Coaster Bus, and more. These are available for hire at USD 40 to USD 100 per day.
There is also an option of renting a car with a rooftop tent. The already-fitted top tent rental cars save you especially if you are visiting Uganda for camping. This category of car rental is fitted with camping gear such as headlights, a sleeping bag, a mattress, a table, chairs, etc.
Tourist circuits in Uganda
The main tourism circuits in Uganda that are worth exploring on a road trip include the Eastern route, Western, and Northern circuits. The Eastern circuit comes with plenty of opportunities for you to experience Uganda to the fullest. Start your journey from Kampala or Entebbe via the Jinja highway and as you drive, expect to make stopovers to various tourist sites including the Ssezibwa waterfalls, Mabira Forest, Jinja, and here, you will engage in Kayaking, quad biking, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, boat cruise, jet boating, cycling, and others.
Head off to Kapchorwa to explore the Sipi waterfalls –three waterfalls lying at the slopes of Mount Elgon ranging at the altitude of 100m, 75, and 85m. Visit Mount Elgon National Park, a magnificent National Park that is shared by Uganda and Kenya and also an excellent location to enjoy mountaineering adventures.
The Western route exposes visitors to not only wildlife views in the savannas but also primates. The great apes such as mountain gorillas in Uganda are visited only in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest, and others offer excellent chimpanzee tracking experiences in Western Uganda.
Ultimate game drive experiences are enjoyable in Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park– while you are on the Western circuit. If you are interested in mountaineering adventures in the western side of Uganda, consider spending a good time on Mount Rwenzori or visiting Mgahinga NP for volcano hiking to the top of Mount Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura.
The Northern circuit has destinations such as Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve. There are also spectacular waterfalls worth visiting including Aruu falls, Karuma, Uhuru, and Murchison Falls waters plus hot springs like Amoropii hot Springs. With plenty to explore, you may require about 7 days, 15 days, or even 30 days to have the best of Uganda.
What to pack for your adventure road trip in Uganda
The important items to consider on your road trip packing list include enough drinking water, daypack, insect repellents, toiletries, long-sleeved shirts, cameras for photography, gardening gloves, gorilla permits for visitors heading to Bwindi or Mgahinga to see mountain gorillas, pair of binoculars, snacks, safari hat, trousers, sunscreen, and more.
